This policy perspective examines competition in the telecommunications industry, looks at specific aspects of the regulatory system in Texas, analyzes the provisions and impact of SB 5, and looks at the road ahead for telecommunications in Texas.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026